Project Cost Controller

MIGSO-PCUBED; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management consulting firm is seeking a Project Controller in Toronto. This role involves ensuring rigorous management of projects, developing budgets, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of project management experience, strong knowledge of cost control methodologies, and proficiency with project management tools. The firm offers extensive professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Comprehensive employer-paid health coverage

Retirement savings program

Competitive vacation policies

Global networking opportunities

Clear career development framework

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of overall project management experience.
• At least 2 years focused on cost control or project controlling.
• Proven track record in budget management for projects exceeding $10M.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project budgets.
• Ensure costs align with objectives and mitigate risks.
• Prepare regular reports on project progress.

Skills

Project management experience

Cost control

Budget management

Financial reporting

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

CCP (Certified Cost Professional)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Join our teams!

At MIGSO-PCUBED, we have been specialising in project management consulting / PMO for 30 years. We support our customers with our expertise and versatility.

As part of the development of its Toronto hub, MIGSO-PCUBED is recruiting for a Project Controller.

Your next challenge :

By joining our teams, you will be responsible for ensuring the rigorous management of projects within our clients. As a consultant, you will contribute to innovative projects, adapting to the specificities of each field to ensure their success.

• Develop and monitor project budgets, integrating relevant analyses to ensure rigorous and transparent budget management.
• Ensure that costs are in line with set objectives, while identifying risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Prepare regular reports on project progress, communicating results to stakeholders and recommending actions based on your analyses.
• Implement financial management strategies to maximize operational efficiency and improve overall project performance.

Who are you ?

• You have a minimum of 5 years of overall project management or project support experience, with at least 2 years focused on cost control, cost analysis, or project controlling.
• Proven track record in budget management for large-scale projects ($10M).
• Strong knowledge of cost control methodologies, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with project management and cost control tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, or equivalent).
• PMP, CCP (Certified Cost Professional), or equivalent certification considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

The advantages :

• Access to professional development opportunities, including trainings and certifications.
• Competitive vacation and leave policies to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive employer-paid health and wellness coverage.
• Retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Global networking with a diverse community of project managers.
• Continuous learning through in-house seminars and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Clear career development framework and opportunities for mobility (geographical or professional).

What to expect during the recruitment process?

• 15-20 minutes of telephone interview with a talent acquisition partner;
• A standard one-hour initial consultation with the business manager via Microsoft Teams;
• A one-hour technical interview with a consultant on assignment to challenge your project management skills through scenarios or exercises;
• A final exchange with the agency manager / senior business manager to discuss the conditional offer and benefits;